France: Sausage Market 2024

Sausage Market Size in France

In 2021, the French sausage market decreased by -0.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.3%. Sausage consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Sausage Production in France

In value terms, sausage production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Sausage production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Sausage Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of sausages and similar products of meat exported from France was estimated at X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 11%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sausage exports expanded to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of sausage exports from France, together comprising 53% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Spain, Togo, Gabon, Cameroon, Singapore, Congo, Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sausage exported from France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 68% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Gabon, Singapore, Togo, Cameroon, Mauritius, Congo and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 15%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +10.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sausage export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 9.7% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sausage Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, sausage imports into France stood at X tons, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sausage imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +73.4% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of sausage imports to France, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +48.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sausage suppliers to France were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +40.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sausage import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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